A British woman has died while having cosmetic surgery in Thailand, according to officials.

The English woman, who has not been named but is aged in her 20s, died while under anaesthesia during a corrective procedure at a clinic in Bangkok.

Police were called to the scene at around 11pm on Thursday and said the woman had stopped breathing after receiving the anaesthetic.

Lieutenant Chaleang Inthip said the woman had visited the clinic for surgery on October 14th but was unhappy with the results - and was having a corrective procedure when she died nine days later.

There were also reports that she died of an infection.

It is understood Sompob Sansiri, the doctor who performed the surgery, did not have the correct certification.

The doctor has been arrested and charged with causing reckless death, a charge which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail.

The clinic's owner, Dr Somphop Saensiri (51) is being questioned by police. The clinic has been closed for 60 days.

A British Foreign Office spokesman said: "We were informed of the death of a British national in Thailand on the 23 October. We stand ready to provide consular assistance."